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New Member
posted Mar 7, 2025 10:15:56 AM

TurboTax doesn't seem to be calculating long term capital gains correctly. It tells me that everything is being taxed at 20%.

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Expert Alumni
Mar 7, 2025 10:40:16 AM

A capital gains rate of 20% applies if taxable income exceeds the thresholds showing below:

  •  $518,900 for single;
  •  $291,850 for married filing separately;
  •  $583,750 for married filing jointly and qualifying surviving spouse; and
  •  $551,350 for head of household.

irs.gov

New Member
Mar 7, 2025 10:43:10 AM

Shouldn't the program be taxing 15% for everything under $518,900, and 20% for everything over? Thanks!